The Boy Who Steals Houses

Name: The Boy Who Steals Houses
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781408349922
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By CG Drews

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Summary

The Boy Who Steals Houses by CG Drews is about a homeless teenager named Sam who seeks refuge in empty houses while caring for his autistic brother, Avery. Sam accidentally becomes intertwined with a vibrant and chaotic family, offering him a glimpse of the safety and belonging he craves. The story explores themes of family, trust, and the search for home in an unpredictable world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to heartfelt narratives about family, belonging, and the complexities of finding a place to call home. With a focus on the struggles of a young boy trying to navigate a world full of challenges, this story offers a compelling exploration of love, loss, and the strength of human connections.

The Boy Who Steals Houses

Can two broken boys find their perfect home? By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a gorgeously told, powerful story.

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Can two broken boys find their perfect home? By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a gorgeously told, powerful story.

Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abandoned by every relative he's ever known. Now Sam's trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away, until one day he's caught out when a family returns home. To his amazement this large, chaotic family takes him under their wing - each teenager assuming Sam is a friend of another sibling. Sam finds himself inextricably caught up in their life, and falling for the beautiful Moxie.

But Sam has a secret, and his past is about to catch up with him.

Heartfelt storytelling, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer Niven.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Boy Who Steals Houses by CG Drews is described in reviews as a deeply moving novel that has the power to bring readers to tears. Reviewers highlight the emotional journey it takes you on, blending moments of laughter and heartache, and leaving a lasting impact long after reading. Sam's story is seen as powerful and unforgettable, capturing the attention and praise of those who read it.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408349922

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 368

Collections

CG Drews Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

CG Drews is the author of A Thousand Perfect Notes, The Boy Who Steals Houses, and Don't Let the Forest In. CGs work has been translated into five languages and was nominated for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie Medal and won the 2020 CBCA Honour Award. CG lives in Australia, never sleeps and is forever buried under a pile of unread books.

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